Birmingham Fun and Family Magazine April 2015

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ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT 4D Family Farm, p 3 Do It Yourself Crafts, p 19 McWane, p 2 Pelham Ice Skating, p 16 Spare Time Bowling, p 8 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Essential Oils, p 10 Thirty-One p 10 Work At Home United, p10 CAMPS Birmingham Dance Theatre, p 2 BSC Music, p 13 Cameron Oaks Farm, p 9 Camp of the Rising Son, p 13 Camp Juliette Lowe, p 21 Camp Winnataska, p 11 Highlands School, p 21 McWane, p 2 Pelham Skate School, p 16 Pioneer Play School, p 19 Riverview Camps, p14 Samford Music, p 7 CHILDREN’S CLOTHING AND SHOES Beka’s Boutique, p 21 Jack n Jill, p 3 Kidz Closet, p 12 Lili Pad, p 5 Sikes Children Shoes, p 3 Whoopsie Daisy, p 23 CONSIGNMENT – CLOTHES/ FURNITURE/SALES Growing Tree Consignment, p 25 Korduroy Krocodile, p 25 Laundry Basket, p 24 Short N Sweet, p 24 Then Again, p 24 Weepeat Boutique, p 17

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HAIRCARE Salon Alisel and Kids, p 11 HEALTHCARE AND SERVICES Children’s Health System, p 31 Focus MD, p 13 Dr. Laura Horne, p 12 Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry, p 11 Pediatric Smiles, p 15 Powell Pediatric Dentistry, p 7 MATERNITY CLOTHING & PRODUCTS 4D Mommies Ultrasound, p 30 MONOGRAMMING Thirty-One Gifts, p 10 Growing Tree Consignment, p 24 MUSIC PROGRAMS BSC Music, p 13 Samford Music, p 7 LAWNCARE Grady’s All Season Lawn Care, p 19

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PARTIES AND DECORATIONS A Play Place, p 27 Do It Yourself Crafts, p 19 McWane, p 2 Paintball is Good, p 27 Painted Personalities, p 27 Press Start, p27 Spare Time Bowling, p 8 World Class Tae Kwon Do, p 16 PHOTOGRAPHY Jessica Lee Photography, p 29 Kristie Allen Photography, p 12 Stephanie Fisher, p 15

DANCE LESSONS AND APPAREL Applause Dancewear, p 26

PLAYSETS Backyard Adventures, p 4

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Grade Power, p 15 Tutoring Center, p 17 Tutoring Club, p 9

SCHOOL: DAYCARE Pioneer Play School, p 9

EYECARE Narrows Family Eyecare, p 29

SCHOOL: ENRICHMENT Grade Power Learning, p 15 Tutoring Center, p 17 Tutoring Club, p 4

FOSTER CARE The Alliance, p 26

TAE KWON DO World Class Tae Kwon Do, p 16

FURNITURE Storkland, p 5

VACATION Liquid Life Vacation Rentals, p 30

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GET READY . . . SUMMER IS QUICKLY APPROACHING! We are excited to bring you the 5th Annual Summer Camp and Activities Planning Guide! In it you will find many local and regional day camps, workshops, dance lessons, sports camps and instructional opportunities. This is a great opportunity for your child to find a new and exciting learning or sports activity, and they will create memories for a lifetime.

The Summer Camp and Activities Planning Guide can be found on our website also. If you do not see your favorite camp listed, please let us know, and we will have them included. We always value your input, and we love to hear what you think.

Visit us online at www.BHamFunandFamily.com Aldridge Gardens Summer Camps

(205) 682-8019

BDT Summer Hip Hop and JAMM Camps, p 2

(205) 822-3012

Birmingham-Southern Conservatory Music & Theatre

(205) 226-4960

Birmingham Fencing Club Summer Camp

(205) 515-3902

Boogie Babies Dance Camp

(205) 637-7675

Cameron Oaks Farm Summer Camps, p9

(205) 447-3023

3530 Lorna Rd., Hoover, AL 35216 • www.aldridgegardens.com Fairies and Wizards, American Girls, Space Camp and more! We’ve got it all at Aldridge Gardens! Half-day camps are one week long, between June 2 and 27. For children entering grades 1, 2 or 3, and led by certified teachers.

100 Olde Towne Road, Birmingham Dance Theatre, Vestavia, AL 35216 • www.bdtdance.com Hip Hop Summer Camp - One of the highest energy, versatile styles of dance. Hip Hop uses your own personal rhythm, as well as current dance moves. Includes a variety of street dance styles while using current music selections that are age appropriate.

JAMM/Dance/Cheer/Acro Camp - June & July are JAMM packed with dance, cheer & acro camps. Ages 2 18 From Hip Hop & Pop Star to Ballet and Technique! Visit www.bdtdance.com or call us for exact dates and times for your child.

900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, AL 35254 • www.bsc.edu 9:00am-3:00pm, K5-5th Grade, Classes include piano, choir, hand bells, music history, dramatic games, improvisation and story-telling. Performance on Friday at 2pm.

1581 Montgomery Highway, Suite 109, Hoover, AL 35216 An exciting opportunity to learn the sport of Olympic fencing from world class coaches. Join us at our new facility in Hoover next to Tameron Hyundai and Golden Rule BBQ. All equipment provided. Convenient drop-off and pick-up times. Four week long classes with full day ($150) and half day ($80) options available.

1819 Grants Mills Road, Birmingham, AL 35210 • www.facebook.com/pages/NS-Dance/126193700735543 Ballet and Tap for ages 2-4 being held on June 22-25, 2015.

6925 Highway 51, Wilsonville, AL 35186 • www.cameronoaks.com Our fabulously fun equestrian adventures brings magic to life for your young rider! Mixing fun with foundation, your child will be introduced to the world of horses, learning safe handling and riding while making memories that will last a lifetime.

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Camp Fletcher

(205) 428-1059

Camp of the Rising Son, p 13

(662) 547-2372

Camp Winnataska, pg 11

(205) 640-6741

5150 Fletcher Road, Bessemer, AL 35022 • www.campfire-al.org Resident Camp, Day Camp, & Leadership Camps available; quality programs, led by highly trained, caring young adults; fun-filled activities for all ages, genders and interests; small groups to high staff ratios; affordable sessions; ACA Accredited;located in McCalla, AL. 444 Lake Road, French Camp, MS 39745 • www.campoftherisingson.com Camp of the Rising Son is a Christ-centered residential summer camp for ages 7-17 on the Natchez Trace Parkway in French Camp, MS. Campers learn and grow while experiencing the great outdoors! Teens choose Rafting Adventures, Horse Camp, or C.I.A.!

260 Winnataska Drive Pell City, AL 35128 • www.winnataska.org Camp Winnataska is a rustic, traditional overnight camp that has been in existence since 1918. Each summer we have six weekly sessions open to campers ages 6-15. Campers participate in a variety of programs appropriate for their age level: horses, ropes and adventure course, arts and crafts, recreation and team games, swimming, paddleboarding, canoes fishing, and outdoor activities.

Dance Jamm Dance Camp - NS Dance Camp, p 7

(205) 637-7675

1819 Grants Mill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210 • www.facebook.com/pages/NS-Dance/126193700735543 All styles of dance for ages 4-6 being held on June 22-25, 2015.

GradePower Learning, pg 15

(205) 620-2373

349 Huntley Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124 • www.gradepowerlearning.com Sharpen academic skills for the next school year and prevent summer learning loss! Whether it's Math, Reading, Catch-Up & Get Ahead, Enrichment, ACT/SAT Prep, or Study Skills, we have something for every student from preschool - high school.

Highlands Summer Camp, p 21

(205) 956-9731

Horsemanship Camp at Fox Lake

(205) 283-7454

4901 Old Leeds Road, Birminghan, AL 35213 • artinhelena.wikispaces.com Highlands Summer Camp offers a variety of camps from arts to sports to technology. We also have some unusual offerings you may not find anywhere else. Some past examples are Fishing and Archery or American Girl and Drumming. We have something for everyone!

4801 Valleydale Road, AL 35242 • www.facebook.com/FoxLakeFarm Registrations are now open for summer camp. Camps run half days Monday through Thursday and combine riding lessons with stable skills, games, and crafts. Beginner and intermediate riders aged 6 - 16 interested in learning about horses will love camp! Camp fees are $395 per week ($100 deposit due with registration).

Intense Dance Camp - NS Dance Camp, p 7

(205) 637-7675

1819 Grants Mill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210 • www.facebook.com/pages/NS-Dance/126193700735543 All styles of dance for ages 7 & Up. This camp is fromJune 8-18, 2015.

Kiddie Kamp

(205) 822-3012

100 Olde Towne Road, Suite 100, Vestavia, AL 25216 Any Tues or Thurs 9am-noon MDO; 2 & up; dance & creative movement; coordination; crafts, socialization; hourly or daily rates; Drop-in welcome but 24 hour notice appreciated

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Legacy Gymnastics Summer Camp

(205) 663-9015

Pelham Skate School Summer Camp

(205) 620-6448

188 Chandalar Place Drive, Pelham, AL 35124 • www.legacygymnastics.com A fun-filled, energetic and air conditioned facility that provides 1 hour of gymnastics instruction per day! We have a 40 ft trampoline, 20' by 20' foam pit, climbing ropes and all of the other fun and safe gymnastics equipment.

500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, AL 35124 Keep cool while its hot outside with our Learn to Skate summer camp. Ice skating classes, arts and crafts, and an exhibition for parents on Friday!

Riverview Camp for Girls, p 14

(800) 882-0722

RMTC’s Broadway Bootcamp, p 30

(205) 324-2424

Samford University - Music Camps, p 7

(205) 726-2810

PO Box 299, Mentone, AL 35984 • www.riverviewcamp.com Riverview is located on top of Lookout Mountain in Mentone, AL and offers both one and two-week programs and spring and fall mother-daughter weekends. With over 20 activity choices and a Christian Emphasis, both parents and campers appreciate all that Riverview has to offer. Bathrooms and showers in all cabins, beautiful campus and located on Little River as well. Go to www.riverviewcamp.com to see why thousands of girls call Riverview "my camp"! Dr. Larry and Susan Hooks, owners are entering their 32nd year as Directors.

3028 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233 • www.redmountaintheatre.org RMTC's Broadway Bootcamp is two full weeks of acting, singing, and dancing for ages 7-18. In this high-quality workshop, students rotate between six professional instructors that range from Birmingham's best to seasoned professionals from New York and Los Angeles.

800 Lakeshore Drive Homewood, AL 35229 • www.samford.edu Adventures in Music Camp - Grades 1-12; June 15-19 (piano) July 6-10 (piano or voice); Private lessons, ensemble, theory, guest artists, gala concert. 205-726-4049 http://www.samford.edu/academy-of-the-arts/adventuresin-music-camp All Aboard for Music Camp - July 13-17; ages 3-6 (who have not completed 1st gr.); singing, movement, music basics, guest artists, craft, music lit.; 9:00-11:30 a.m. 205-726-4049

SURGE @ Birmingham Dance Theatre, p 2

(205) 822-3012

100 Old Towne Rd. Vestavia, AL 35216 A world renowned faculty guest camp! This opportunity will enable everyone to gain experience and challenge each dancer in all genres of dance. 2 days of dance.

Tribe Spirit Summer Camp

(205) 868-2370

3280 Ridgeway Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209 Tribe Spirit Summer Camp is a fun-filled week of cheering, dancing, and tumbling on top of games, arts & crafts, and more. Our weekly themes put a fun and exciting twist on all the week’s activities. Campers are sure to come home tired and happy.

Tutoring in English, Math, Study Skills, Enrichment, Fun Activities (205) 987-9577 2804 John Hawkins Parkway Suite 100, Hoover, AL Summer Is The Best Time TO Learn. We will offer One-To-One Tutoring in Regular Math, Higher Math, Reading, Writing, Phonics, Study Skills, Enrichment, And ACT Prep. Courses.

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